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Stress is a part of life and it can even be helpful! We perform better under some level of stress, it can motivate us to reach our goals...

My guess is if I ask teachers who have taught for more than one year, they can name a student they know who will come to class without any materials like a pen, pencil, paper, or book. Teachers can name a student they know who will ask to go to their locker or use the restroom during class. I’m also willing to bet teachers can name a student who will stay silent when they are asked to answer any questions in class. Knowing teachers can name students who do these actions, I as

Differentiation is a term that all teachers know. We read about it in books, hear about it in training, and see it on our evaluation rubrics. Teachers know they have to differentiate to meet the needs of their students. They try to do so with the knowledge and tools that they have. Many teachers do this with high levels of success. However, many educators still struggle with what differentiation “looks like” in the classroom and therefore feel stuck. In this article, we will

In this post, we will answer the question, “Why does the United States use standardized testing?”

One of the main things that frustrate teachers is setting assignments which are ignored or done in a shoddy way. Many teachers would love...

Students learn better when they are interested. Engaging them in the teaching experience and making the class interesting is a way to...

Student engagement involves activities that can generate high-quality learning. If students are not engaged, they are not paying...

The first day of school is probably the most important time of the entire school year. New students, new lessons, new opportunities for...

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